15th Jingle Bell Run steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday

The 15th annual Jingle Bell Run will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Conference Center at Massasoit. Open this story for a registration form and more information. All proceeds will benefit The Enterprise’s Helping Hands Fund.

Kids and adults will put on their Rudolph and Santa costumes for the city’s 15th annual Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The run will begin at 1 p.m. at the Conference Center at Massasoit at 770 Crescent St., with registration starting at noon.

Each year, the run is held to raise money and collect toys for The Enterprise’s Helping Hands Fund. All the money and toys raised for the event are donated to local charity organizations.

Food for the popular city race will be donated by local restaurants.

There will be a silent auction, disc jockey and appearance by Santa Claus. Prizes will be awarded for the best children’s costume, adult costume and team.

While running, participants can enjoy the air, which will be filled with festive music performed by Brockton musicians such as the Brockton Firefighter Pipe and Drum Band, the City Council band “The Chords” and DJ Joe Lupic.

Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for children age 12 and younger, and that includes prizes, a hot meal, and other surprises. On the day of the race, children can bring a new, unwrapped toy in exchange for their registration fee.

On Saturday, registration begins at noon, and the two-mile run/walk steps off at 1.

Checks may be made out to The Jingle Bell Run – Helping Hands Fund.

To become a sponsor, donate or contribute a prize item, call event organizer Dave Gorman at 508-588-3148.